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Please go HERE to see a very touching tribute to Jack Prosser who many will have known.

Cattistock Fete 2024 – see HERE for photos from another great success. 

Following on from their smash hit production of ‘Allo ‘Allo in 2022, CADs take great pleasure in announcing their production for Autumn 2024.

Visit the CADS page under “Activities for All”, or click here to read the details of the new production.

The Boule Court in the Community Space has now been resurfaced, and extended in width. This should now give a more consistent playing surface, and allow two games to be played concurrently, as will be very useful in the Fete Boule tournament.

The task was carried out by a working party from the village, and you can see images of the action by clicking here:

If you spot any local problems, such as broken paving stones, street lights not working, or slippery roads, you can report these to the local council via FixMyStreet

By entering a postal code, your concern will automatically be forwarded to the relevant council.

St Peter & St Paul’s Church has just moved into the 21st century!   Over the decades it has seen many changes in the culture of its community, and the PCC has responded to keep up with the latest developments. Recently, as a PCC , we have been concerned that we have been behind the times over methods of payments for donations, and our church does attract a lot of visitors from far afield, so we want to make it as easy as possible for them to support our amazing building.

Cash is being carried around a lot less than it used to be, so we looked into alternative means of donations to give people a choice as to how they do it. We successfully applied to the Church of England for one of a limited number of free contactless donation devices, and at the beginning of May we received and installed it. It makes donating very simple.

So now people can still donate using cash, or through a Debit card on this new machine, or using a QR Code through their phone and Gift Aid can be applied through any method. We hope that by using this clever technology we will attract greater levels of donations to maintain the astonishing building at the heart of Cattistock.

Fancy a bit of outside fitness, have some fun and a chat that’s just down the road?  A few of us are meeting up every Wednesday at 6.00pm in the community space – weather permitting.  The outside gym equipment is free, open to all and a great way to catch up, enjoy being outside whilst doing something healthy!   There’s info HERE on how to use the equipment if you wish to have a look or just come along and we can learn together!.   Hope to see you there. 

Please read the attached article by the BBC News. Charlotte Andrews describes an exciting milestone in the life of HMS CATTISTOCK.,

Check the date HERE and see What’s new for 2024.

We started “The Hub” coffee mornings in the village hall in September of 2023, aware that there was a need for a social space for the whole community, including outside visitors, to gather over an affordable hot drink and home baked cake, chat to old friends and an opportunity to make new. 

Our Community Hub has been operational for six months now, with a rolling team of 20 volunteers who help on a weekly basis either with baking, serving, setting up, making drinks, taking payment, and clearing away. 

During those six months we have served on average 40-50 drinks during each weekly session with continued support from loyal villagers but now with more visitors coming week on week from further away as word spreads. 

We are noticing visitors popping in from Maiden Newton, Frome St. Quentin, Melbury Bubb, Chalmington and other villages nearby. 

Together with paying for weekly hall hire, heating and hot water in the kitchen, we have been able to buy a fast boil kettle, over 40 mugs, wipe clean vinyl tablecloths, a choice of games, puzzles, and colouring activities, two bean to cup coffee machines and our own Sum Up credit and debit card machine. 

Our future vision is for the hub is to contribute towards the community as a whole and we would welcome any suggestions that might be suitable for us to support. 

So far, we have been able to finance a disco evening for the village, as well as raising £505.07 for Macmillan Cancer Support because of a very successful and well supported Macmillan Coffee Morning. We have also had two wonderful sessions where local jazz musicians have performed for us, regular drop ins from our Police Community Support Officer and a visit from the Community Speed Watch Coordinator. 

After hearing about the success of the hub, the NHS Jurassic Social Prescribers, based out of Maiden Newton and Beaminster Surgeries, dropped by to see us recently. They were very impressed with the community camaraderie and have approached us about offering periodical drop ins. Their approach is one that aims to connect people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet practical, social, and emotional needs affecting their health and wellbeing. The Social Prescribers will be available to chat to in a very informal manner to see how they can help address concerns.  

Keep watching our hub posts on Cattistock and surrounding villages Facebook page, Cattistock Village Instagram, The Chimes and the village website for future events and drop ins. Please do encourage others who might find enjoying our positive and uplifting Friday mornings beneficial.  

We thank our lovely volunteers as always, for their continued commitment and support. 

Louise Bradshaw and Fiona Fulton 

Thank you to all those that help by donating funds to the community fund when you shop through Easyfundraising.   In 2023 a total of £257.68 was raised by those who are signed up.  A Big thank you to everyone!

Not signed up?  Help us get 2024 off to a great start by signing up to support us for FREE on Easyfundraising.  You can raise donations whenever you shop online with over 8000 brands.  Once you’ve raised your first £5 Easyfundraising will double it!.      Go HERE to get started with Easyfundraising:

Our Library remains as popular as ever. Please look at the Cattistock Community Library page to find out more about the range of books available, opening times, etc.

You may have noticed that “News” has been added to the top menu. If you click on this it will take you to an archive of posts that have appeared on the notice board. There is a list of recent posts, and older ones are filed under the month and year that they first appeared.

To see the full text, and to activate any links, click on the picture for that post.

Let us know what you think via the “Contact Us” facility.

Cattistock will be holding its first Craft Fair, in conjunction with a Scarecrow Trail and Easter Egg Hunt through the village on Easter Sunday.     The event will run from noon- 5pm and is promising to be an exciting afternoon.

We have a very broad range of stalls encompassing both artisan professionals and gifted local amateur crafters. There are currently twelve confirmed stall holders with more still to come, situated either in both our beautiful church, St. Peter and St. Paul’s and the village hall.

In the hall we will be offering hot drinks and a selection of homemade bakes with the opportunity to see some of the techniques and skilled workmanship in action.

All proceeds will be going to the continued upkeep of our lovely local, but also nationally, important church.  Do come!

If you wish to find out more about the history of Cattistock, please look at the links in the History of Cattistock page.

Interested in knowing more about the work being done to help support our swifts with new nesting boxes and helping to raise awareness?   Go HERE to read more, watch a video made by the RSPB and see what is being done in Cattistock.

Join our weekly Health Walks in Maiden Newton / Cattistock.   11.00am every Tuesday.   Go HERE to see where we leave from each week. 

Interested in becoming a Walk Lead?   Contact Barbara on 07810 153012 for more details.

For more information on Health Walks around Dorset, go HERE 

Want a quick reminder of the themed scarecrows around the village.   Go HERE for some great images taken on the day.    Here’s also a reminder of the map and the scarecrow makers. Scarecrow Trail 2024

Extra classes available in Maiden Newton Village Hall.   Contact Marketa on 07833 498 407 or Email HERE for more details. Alternatively visit her website HERE

Get ready, folks! The Dorset Knob Throwing Games are making a triumphant return this year!

After a challenging period marked by growth, venue shifts and the pandemic, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with a prestigeous new host for 2024.

Stay tuned for more details as we gear up for an unforgettable event! #KnobThrowing2024 #StayTuned

Plus, a full announcement is coming in March once we’ve confirmed all the fine details. We appreciate everyone’s patience!

Everyone has football kits/items that don’t get worn or used anymore!  MNCFC are asking for everyone to donate old football kits, boots and memorabilia to hold a 2nd hand football sale to raise funds for the club at StagFest.  After the sale any left over items will be donated to charity or sent overseas.  Go HERE for more details on the MNCFC Facebook page. 

As a follow up to the original Post, the attached article provides more background to this initiative, plus contact details for anyone interested in joining in the CSW.

WI Meetings are held every month on a Thursday evening in The Savill Hall comprising a talk, demonstration or workshop preceded by some WI business.  Members serve tea, coffee and biscuits. 

The subject of the next meeting is ‘Lifting the Lid’ (Genealogy) with Miranda Pender.

For more details on the WI, please go HERE.